Have you ever looked at someone and their actions and say to yourself that the individual has a good heart. Likewise, the actions of another can you with the opposite reactions. It tells us that what we do and say reveals the contents of our heart. When we examine the actions of Saul of Tarsus, … Continue reading Sincere But Sincerely Wrong!
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The Danger of Pride
In today’s world, values are often inverted, and in some circles, pride is seen as a virtue. John C. Maxwell wrote, “There are two kinds of pride, good and bad. Good pride reflects dignity and self-respect. Bad pride is the deadly sin of superiority, marked by conceit and arrogance.” 1 Corinthians 13 tells us that … Continue reading The Danger of Pride
The Proud!
Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man's idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a serious thought. Charles Spurgeon. Proverbs 16:18 NLT Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:5 NLT The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. Romans 12:16 … Continue reading The Proud!
Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Goes Before a Fall!
If you ask people to explain the meaning of pride, you will get a variety of answers. The Cambridge Dictionary defines pride as a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or gotten something good. So, pride is simply pleasure for one’s achievements. However, pride can … Continue reading Nebuchadnezzar: When Pride Goes Before a Fall!